2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
A Pilot Study for Improving Engagement and Motivation In Language Learning
| Project/Area Number |
20K00839
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Review Section |
Basic Section 02100:Foreign language education-related
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| Research Institution | Kanda University of International Studies |
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Principal Investigator |
BONNER Euan 神田外語大学, 教育イノベーション研究センター, 講師 (70837989)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
MYNARD Joanne 神田外語大学, 外国語学部, 教授 (70515543)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2020-04-01 – 2023-03-31
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| Keywords | learning analytics / online learning tools / language learning / enhancing engagement / engagement variables / second language learning / engagement measuring |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
The project has met its intended objectives. Primarily, these were to 1) develop a measure of language learner a) cognitive, b) behavioural, and c) emotional engagement; 2) develop a web-based application for use on computers, tablets and mobile phones by learners to record their engagement levels; 3) develop a web-based dashboard for teachers (and researchers) to a) request learners to submit engagement levels, b) record details about the instructional context in which the engagement measure was obtained (e.g. type of lesson, type of activity, type of interaction), and c) view the responses in real-time; 4) validate the engagement measures through an experimental study; 5) confirm validity and practical application through a practice-based usage study; 6) publish the results of the studies in top-tier Q1 international peer-reviewed journals; 7) identify opportunities for future development of the application.
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| Free Research Field |
language education
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| Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements |
We have shown that it is possible to use experience sampling to obtain valid & reliable live learner insights. At a practical level this can be conducted with minimal disruption to classroom practices, which has major implications for the use of engagement tracking in classroom environments.
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